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farsighted

/ˈfɑːɹˌsaɪt.əd/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.20 in modern English

Syllables
far-sight-ed
IPA
/ˈfɑːɹˌsaɪt.əd/
18
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Unable to focus with one's eyes on near objects; presbyopic.

adj

Considering the future with respect to one's own plans or deeds; showing anticipation.

Etymology

From far + sighted.

Inflected Forms

more farsighted (comparative) most farsighted (superlative) far-sighted (alternative)

Derived Forms

farsightedly farsightedness unfarsighted

Synonyms

hyperopic long-sighted foresighted sagacious forward-thinking farseeing foresightful prospicient long longsighted

Antonyms

myopic nearsighted short-sighted

Rhymes With

excited invited cited delighted lighted

Questions

How do you pronounce farsighted?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈfɑːɹˌsaɪt.əd/.
What does farsighted mean?
Unable to focus with one's eyes on near objects; presbyopic.
Where does farsighted come from?
From far + sighted.

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